What You Can Expect
Paragon 28 (Zimmer Biomet), an orthopedic medical device company focused on innovative solutions for injury and deformity in lower extremeties (Foot and Ankle), is hiring a Clinical Engineer I to join our team in Englewood Colorado. The Clinical Process Engineer I is responsible for monitoring, developing, implementing, and improving operational processes of patient- matched devices. This position involves the creation of virtual surgical plans & guide designs, process, product, and user experience improvements, and developing clinical expertise for patient-matched products.
This position requires weekly onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado headquarters.How You'll Create Impact
- Coordinate daily clinical production operations
- Review medical imaging, including CT scans and x-rays.
- Virtually plan and review surgical procedures.
- Communicate with surgeons to gain approval of patient-specific surgical plans.
- Observe surgery (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology.
- Interface with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc.
- Create detailed reports and case documentation.
- Communicate with development and quality engineers for project-related issues.
- Perform quality checks to ensure patient-matched device designs meet released specifications.
- Develop, modify, and execute projects to improve patient specific processes
- Initiates actions to resolve problems and improve process performance and reduce cost
- Develop projects to improve PSI products and/or user experience
- Support sales and user training as a PSI product expert
- Support development team for new products
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering/anatomy discipline.
- Minimum 1-3 years of clinical or medical device design experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to visualize objects in 3D space.
- Process development and execution aptitude.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Proficient with 3D design (parametric or surface modeling) software.
- Solidworks 3D CAD and Materialise 3-matic preferred.
- Knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
- Detail oriented and capable of handling multiple assignments at once.
- General knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics.
- Materialise Mimics experience and familiarity with DICOM imaging preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to convey information and respond to questions from peers and colleagues.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Travel Expectations
0%-10% of overnight travel may be required.
Compensation Data
Salary Range: $72,000 - $90,000 USD annually depending on skills and experience
